Leaders win coveted seats after acquiring university degrees

Thursday August 24 2017

Deputy President William Ruto congratulates Nairobi governor Mike Sonko on his graduation. Individuals who rushed to universities to acquire degrees before the General Election have won the coveted seats, PHOTO | PHOEBE OKAL | NATION MEDIA GROUP

In Summary

The decisions were prompted by the rule that requires the president, deputy president, governors and their deputies to be university graduates.

Nairobi and Mombasa governors Mike Mbuvi Sonko and Ali Hassan Joho, respectively, were among the leaders who sought admission to universities.

Nairobi, Moi, Kenyatta, Mt Kenya and Maseno universities lead in the number of their graduates elected on August 8.

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Tana River Governor Dhadho Gaddae Godhana is said to hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Kimmage Development Studies Centre in Ireland while Taita-Taveta County boss Granton Samboja also claims to hold a certificate in Project Management, Diploma in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Kenyatta University.

Mr Samboja and Mr Godhana’s degrees are the subject of court cases.

Nairobi, Moi, Kenyatta, Mt Kenya and Maseno universities lead in the number of their graduates elected on August 8.